Successful Treatment of Early Endometrial Carcinoma by Local Delivery of Levonorgestrel: A Case Report. (20th October 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wildemeersch, D.; Anderson, E.; Lambein, K.; Pauwels, P.; Dhont, M.
• Other Names: Burger Curt W. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Obstetrics and gynecology international. Volume 2010(2010)
• Publication Date: 2010-10-20
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.1005
• DOI: 10.1155/2010/431950
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9589

Abstract

Abstract : We describe a case of a 67-year-old Caucasian woman with an early, moderately-differentiated adenocarcinoma of the endometrium. A levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system was inserted, which she tolerated well. A full D&C, following removal of the device, was performed after 9 months, confirming absence of tumoral tissue. Examination after 24 months showed a very thin endometrium, indicating complete remission.